What will you learn
*Note: A student of this course is expected to have excellent command of all skills and knowledge related to the course. Yacht Crew ISSA (or identical in other learning systems) completed earlier.
- Navigation and cartography.
- Calculation of the total compass error.
- Observation techniques (methods of calculation and observed positions).
- General information of the Mercator map.
- Characteristics of lighthouses and navigational signs.
- Plotting a route and working with sailing directions.
- COLREGs-72.
- Tidal waters (tables, almanacs, calculation rules, atlases of currents and diamonds).
- VHF radio communication and use of half-duplex station;
- Basics of Maritime English using the phonetic alphabet.
- Introduction to synoptic meteorology and weather forecast analysis.
- Yacht control under motor and sails.
- All major ship maneuvers, including MOV.
- Practical mooring skills.
- Organization of the ship's crew work, keeping a logbook, planning watches and actions in emergency situations. General planning of sea passages at any time and in weather conditions up to 6 points on the Beaufort scale.
- Interaction with representatives of charter companies and port services. Analysis of insurance and non-insurance cases.
According to ISSA standards, this certificate entitles its holder to operate a sailing and motor vessel up to 24 meters long during the day and night at a distance of 20 nautical miles from the shore and in winds of up to 27 nautical knots.
Cost of education
- Sea practice (4-5 days) - 700€
- Inshore Skipper Sail Certification - 150€
- Inshore Skipper Power Certification - 120€ (optional)
- SRC Certification - 100€ (optional)
- Additional seat for a family member (without tuition) - 50 € per day
What's included in the price:
- Place on the yacht in a double cabin;
- Skipper / instructor and ISSA training;
- Cleaning, bed linen;
- Harbor parking, water / electricity;
- Refueling the yacht with fuel.
Additional expenses:
- Personal insurance;
- Visa;
- Meals (about 50€ per week);
- The price does not include transfers and flights.
How to get involved
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